Our Maritime Ties
Israel Como
1866 - 1944 (77 years)1. Israel Como was born 11 Sep 1866, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Feb 1944, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 14 Feb 1944, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: stone maker
- Baptised: 27 Oct 1866, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; stonecutter
- Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jun 1911; coal miner
Notes:
Birth:
Believe his birth was incorrectly recorded in the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics using his Baptism date and the name of 'Sarah' Comeau.-note by A.Owen
Baptised:
His godparents were Sauveur Comeau & Elizabeth Comeau.
Census:
He appears on this census under the name of 'Joseph' and is with his parents and three siblings.
Census:
He appears on this census with his 1st wife and three of their children.
Occupation:
His earnings for the year 1910 were $410.
Died:
His death was reported by his son, Dominac Comeau of River Hebert, Nova Scotia.Israel married Vitaline\Selina Bridget Richard 3 Nov 1890. Vitaline\Selina (daughter of Dominique Richard and Modeste LeBlanc) died Bef Nov 1906. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Alfred (Alphe) Como was born 20 Apr 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Feb 1965; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Theresa Maud Como was born 6 Jan 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. William Henry Como was born 11 May 1897; died Bef 1901.
- 5. Charles Dominic (Dominic) Como was born 11 Jun 1899; died 23 Oct 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Thaddee Como was born 10 Sep 1902; died 22 May 1979; was buried May 1979, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7. Mabel Adele Como was born 8 May 1904; died Yes, date unknown.
Israel married Mary Gautreau [Group Sheet]
Generation: 2
2. Alfred (Alphe) Como (1.Israel1) was born 20 Apr 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Feb 1965; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 May 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jun 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; an employee at the coalmine
- Occupation: Oct 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner
- Residence: Oct 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Cormier and Mary Richard.
Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and two younger siblings.
Census:
He appears on this census with his father, step-mother and two of his siblings.
Occupation:
In the previous year (1910) he earned $300 for the year.Alfred married Mary C Babin\Burbine 28 Oct 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Babin\Burbine and Deline Casey) was born 1893, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Mar 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Theresa Maud Como (1.Israel1) was born 6 Jan 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 Feb 1894, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jun 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; servant
- Residence: Feb 1912, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Dujay and Rosalie Richard.
Census:
She appears on this census with her parents and two brothers.
Census:
She appears on this census with her father, step-mother and two of her siblings.
Occupation:
During the previous year (1910) she earned $50.Theresa married Anthony Burbine 19 Feb 1912, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Anthony (son of Laurent Burbine and Mary Ann Thibodeau) was born Abt 1882, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
4. William Henry Como (1.Israel1) was born 11 May 1897; died Bef 1901. Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 May 1897, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Joseph Bristol and Pheeny White.
Died:
He does not appear on the 1901 census with his parents and siblings and it is believed that he has died before the census was taken. - note by A.Owen5. Charles Dominic (Dominic) Como (1.Israel1) was born 11 Jun 1899; died 23 Oct 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Jul 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Louis Theriault and Jennie DesBarres.
Census:
He appears on this census with his parents and two older siblings. He is called 'Dominik' on the census.
Census:
He appears on this census with his father, step-mother and two of his siblings.Charles — Jennie Melanson. Jennie (daughter of Edward (Ned) Melanson and Ella Theriault\Terrio) was born 3 Oct 1911; died 13 Jan 1973; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
6. Thaddee Como (1.Israel1) was born 10 Sep 1902; died 22 May 1979; was buried May 1979, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Sep 1902, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
It is unknown what happened to Thaddee Como after his mother died. His three older siblings appear with his father and his new wife on the 1911 census. However,Thaddee and his younger sister, Mabel Adele Como, are not with the family. It is possible that they both died by the time the 1911 census was taken in June 1911 or it is possible that they were adopted or brought up with another family after their mother died.-note by A.Owen Feb2012
Baptised:
His godmother was Selina Richard.7. Mabel Adele Como (1.Israel1) was born 8 May 1904; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 May 1904, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
It is unknown what happened to Mabel Adele Como after her mother died. Her three older siblings appear with her father and his new wife on the 1911 census. However, Mabel Adele and her next oldest sibling, Thaddee Como, are not with the family. It is possible that they both died by the time the 1911 census was taken in June 1911 or it is possible that they were adopted or brought up with another family after their mother died.-note by A.Owen Feb2012
Baptised:
Her godparents were Eugene Melanson and Mary DesBarres.
Generation: 3
8. Bernell Comeau (5.Charles2, 1.Israel1) Bernell — Shirley McKinnon. (daughter of John Gordon McKinnon and Flora Vienneau) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Cheryl Comeau
- 10. Kathleen Comeau
Generation: 4
9. Cheryl Comeau (8.Bernell3, 5.Charles2, 1.Israel1) 10. Kathleen Comeau (8.Bernell3, 5.Charles2, 1.Israel1)